Council hears that River City storefront grant nearly spent as members push for neighborhood reach

Aug 5, 2026

Vice Chair Elliott pressed administrators about a $600,000 storefront improvement program run in partnership with River City; staff said 11 applications have been approved and nearly all funds are committed, and council members asked whether the program will be renewed and how it benefits neighborhood businesses.

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Vice Chair Elliott pressed staff on an economic development resolution tied to storefront improvements offered in partnership with River City, asking how much of the program's funding remains and whether the program reaches neighborhoods beyond downtown. "Nearly all the funds have been exhausted," Sarah said, adding the program has had 11 approved applications, three pending applications and about three to four inquiries a week.

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